High Value, High Performance. PowerShot SX100 IS will inspire you with its phenomenal 10x Optical Zoom - and so much more. There''s the 8.0-megapixel CCD and Optical Image Stabilizer for shake-free shooting. Plus, the DIGIC III Image Processor with advanced Face Detection, Face Selector Button and Red-eye Correction assure superb results every time. Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 make low light shooting easy. The large Mode Dial lets you select Scene Modes or full manual control effortlessly.

A new concept, PowerShot SX100 IS is compact and portable with streamlined controls. Take it everywhere, because inside is a level of photographic power that''s truly impressive; 8.0 megapixels ensure deeply detailed images?giving you complete freedom to enlarge an image or any section of an image and crop it to your exact specifications.

DIGIC III Image Processor - With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What''s more, DIGIC III enables Canon''s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red eyes can be corrected during playback.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

The PowerShot SX100 IS has a 10x optical zoom Lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a bird high atop a tree, a child''s winning goal from across the stadium or a school play from the last row. Plus, thanks to Canon''s highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer technology, even at maximum zoom, every image is rock steady.

The PowerShot SX100 IS is equipped with Canon''s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake?one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you''ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon''s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

See the Image Beautifully with Wide Viewing Angle - High-quality 2.5-inch LCD screen for easy viewing, AA batteries for the family on-the-go. The camera''s 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you''re shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture and wide viewing angle to make shooting, playback and using the camera''s menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. And the convenience of using AA-size batteries, no special power adapters or chargers are needed wherever you go.

DIGIC III features Face Detection technologies, giving the you best possible results in any shooting situation. Face Detection AF/AE sets the focus point and exposure for the faces of your subjects. Face Detection FE adjusts the flash to correctly illuminate your subject to provide the best balance between your subject and the overall scene, eliminating the common problems of over- and underexposed faces.

Red-eye Correction detects and corrects red-eye during playback. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode.

New Face Selector AF enables you to lock on and follow a specific face. The selected subject is tracked wherever the face moves in the frame. Simply press the Face Selector Button; then the selected face is double-framed and tracked when the face moves in the frame.

Life doesn''t give you second chances to capture special times. That''s why the PowerShot SX100 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

Now you''re free to concentrate on what really counts?your subject. With the large simple-to-operate Mode Dial, all you have to do is turn to the setting that best matches the scene you''re viewing through the lens. The PowerShot SX100 IS does the rest. It chooses the perfect exposure, aperture and flash. Or if you want to flex your creative muscles, choose Manual Control and do it all yourself. You''ve got special Scenes Modes to handle a wide range of common shooting situations?effortlessly.

Shooting Modes - Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions

Auto - The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject. P Program - Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically. Av Aperture-priority - You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed. Tv Shutter-priority - You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon''s noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise. Manual - The ultimate in creative control, you set selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually. Portrait - The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject pop.Landscape - For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture. Night Snapshot - Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash. Kids & Pets - Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won''t miss those special shots. Stitch Assist - Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images. Movie - Shoot in VGA (640 x 480 at 30 fps/30 fps LP) and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour or 4GB) or QQVGA (160 x 120 at 15 fps) for up to 3 minutes.

This Camera is one of the best small cameras in the market today. In black the Camera is beautiful and the pictures that it takes goes without saying.I would recomend this Camera to any one that is in the market for a Camera.

I take alot of indoor pictures of my 2 fast moving boys. As a causual camera user, I was able to capture some good action shots, only after reading the user guide and experimenting with the various camera settings. (In auto mode many of the pictures were blurry.) This camera is light weight and small enough to fit in my purse.I found the video quality to be very good for both picture and sound. You can zoom while in video mode. I do wish that the camera's video mode was easier to access, i.e. seperate button.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Amazing camera!!!

By xopiinkyx5from Harveys Lake, Pa on 1/21/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Art, Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera (Black):

this camera was one of the best things that i have ever bought! its the perfect size and the picture quality is amazing. it is replacing a Nikon camera i got 2 years ago and there is such a difference in everything!

This is a great all purpose camera. I have taken a few hundred pics and they all came out clear no blur. I have been looking for a replacement for my G3 for some time. Wanted a bigger zoom, higher pixel and a size that felt comfortable but would fit in my purse. I work in sales and think Canon should hire me to sell this camera. I bought my camera at Ritz and they were very helpful with any questions I had about the camera.

Great 10x zoom!! manual settings are easy to use.Wonderful for fun camera!!

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

i love this one...

By waelkawadfrom Kuwait on 12/3/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup

Cons:

Small LCD Screen, Weak Construction

Best Uses:

Art, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera (Black):

I love this camera. I Love Canons in General,The 10x zoom is great. I upgraded to this when my last Canon powershot A75 died after about 7 years.It was giving me great shot although it was 3.2 MP

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Camera

By Spiderfrom Sp Fork, UT on 11/28/2007

Pros:

10x zoom, Comfortable Controls, Good colors

Cons:

No Viewfinder

Best Uses:

Fun

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera (Black):

I love this camera. The 10x zoom is great. I upgraded to this when my last canon powershot died after about 7 years. My wife loves how easy it is to use.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

SX100 - not quite the hype

By Chuck Fufrom Denver, CO on 11/26/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Great Optic Zoom

Cons:

Autoflash isn't automatic, No Viewfinder

Best Uses:

Fun

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera (Black):

Though the Camera is a good camera...afterall it's a Canon. It lacks in some of the features that the A500 - Series has. First, the flash isn't as 'Automatic' as you have to lift the flash bulb to use it. Also the A500 series has a true 'View Finder' & an LCD screen. The sx100 does not have that feature. I take alot of photos outside, and it's difficult to see the LCD screen in sunlight...so it's difficult to tell what 'exactly' I'm taking a picture of.

Upgraded from a canon Powershot A540. This camera is amazing. With its face detection technology and DIGIC III image processor, it creates amazing photos. It has a scroll wheel that makes it easy to navigate thru the menus. It performs well in low light thanks to the Image Stabilizer. A great point and shoot camera for capturing those great family memories without breaking the bank.

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Good vivid colors

Tags: Using Product

Great for portraits

Tags: Using Product

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Great Compact Camera!!!

By Canon Userfrom Wichita, KS on 10/7/2007

Pros:

Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged

Best Uses:

Home, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera (Black):

This compact camera is great for all purpose usage even though we have not had it very long it has already impressed us with the quality of pictures it is capable of producing. The design of the camera allows changes to the settings to be made very easily.